Video: StoryMakers with Margi Preus

Explore a lesser known part of WWII history Margi Preus on StoryMakers as they chat about her new book VILLAGE OF SCOUNDRELS, which is based on the true story of a village in France that sheltered Jewish children and teens from concentration camps.

In this episode, Margi asks the question, “When terrible wrongs happen in the world are we contributing to them if we do not speak out against them?”

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Coming Soon: The Silver Box

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In the final Enchantment Lake mystery, Francie’s search for the truth about her mother—and herself—plunges her into danger during a North Woods winter

Everything depends on a small, engraved silver box. If only Francie can follow its cryptic clues to the whereabouts of her missing mother she may finally understand the truth about who she really is. But one ominous clue after another reveal that Francie possesses something so rare and so valuable that some people are willing to do anything to get it. When her pursuit leads her into the snowy north woods, It is only to find out that she, herself, is being pursued.

Available October 2020! Join us for our virtual book launch October 6. Learn more >

Video: Interview with BookEnds

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Now beginning its fourth season, BookEnds is a monthly literary event connecting readers and writers. Hosted by the Wadena County Historical Society, Travelin’ Storyseller in collaboration with the New York Mills Regional Cultural Center. Upcoming authors include: Anne Dunn, Margi Preus, Ann Lewis, Alex Messenger, J. Ryan Stradal (pending), Gretchen Anthony, Freya Manfred, Lorna Landvik, and Barton Ross.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented by the Wadena County Historical Society >

Books available at Travelin' Storyseller >

Read Along with Margi & Her Friends

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As we practice social distancing, Margi and her friends decide to have a little fun with The Littlest Voyageur. Brush up on your French for an unforgettable portage back in time through the North Woods. Longing for adventure, Jean Pierre Petit Le Rouge, a red squirrel, stows away in a voyageur canoe. Watch Margi’s video to find out what happens next!

Looking for more? Margi and her friends are posting new videos on Youtube. Follow along!